Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

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In a gripping conclusion to the Battle of Stalingrad series, the hosts reveal the chilling fate of the German Sixth Army, encircled and suffering from extreme frostbite and disease. They discuss Hitler's denial of defeat and the desperate measures of soldiers, including reports of cannibalism. As Soviet forces launched relentless assaults, the German lines crumbled under exhaustion. The aftermath of surrender highlighted the grim reality for POWs, setting the stage for a pivotal turning point in WWII. Plus, some travel tips and reading recommendations to round it all off!

In this gripping installment, delve into the brutal hardships faced by soldiers during the Battle of Stalingrad. Discover how they resorted to dangerous homemade alcohol amidst wartime deprivation. Explore the grim realities of Soviet military culture that treated troops as expendable. Learn about the harsh urban combat strategies in ruined factories, and the pivotal role of deception in Soviet encirclement tactics. The podcast highlights the dire conditions leading to the German forces' collapse and the ensuing chaos within their ranks.

This is a preview, for the full episode become a patreon supporter here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/91202542?pr=true The first episode of our new side series, LLBR, where Tom and Joe watch robot related media! For this first series arc we're watching G Gundam, the most insane thing ever thought up by the Gundam universe.

Part 3 of 5 of our battle of stalingrad series. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys get some merch! https://www.patreon.com/posts/pre-order-your-90833773

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The discussion plunges into Hitler's misguided strategic decisions and the dire state of Axis reinforcements. Listeners learn about the squalor faced by troops, battling disease and dire supply issues. The chilling effect of Stalin's no-retreat orders and harsh penalties is revealed, showcasing the grim reality on the ground. Unique defenders like teenage girls and university students step up, while factories scramble to produce T-34 tanks amidst chaos. The devastating Luftwaffe bombing campaigns add to the horror, setting a relentless stage for the battle.

*This is a preview of a bonus episode. If you want to listen to the whole thing, support the show on Patreon* https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Pete Ellis was a marine who not only foresaw the pacific theater of WWII, but pretty much invented the modern US Marine Corps. He was also a drunken madman who went on one of the worst spying missions in American history.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/90133415 In late September 2023, Azerbaijan invaded what was left of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh after starving the population and holding them hostage since December 2022. Over 100,000 people are now in Armenia after they have been forced to flee upon fear of death or worse. The Armenian state on its own cannot handle the immediate needs of this many refugees. Our goal is to give a targeted monthly grant to the families most in need. Those with many young children, widows, the disabled, and others in the amount of 100,000AMD (253$) for 6 months per family. We can expand this program as funds allow. They can use this money any way they see fit. Mostly to cover rent in a country where rental costs have gone up over 300% in the last 2 years. If you already support the show, you're already supporting the program. However, if you would like to donate more or make a one-time donation, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. In this show we always talk about the people caught within the grinding gears of history, those who have been allowed to fall through the cracks of blind military violence, international apathy, and the brutality of empire. Together, today, we can choose deeds over words unlike so many other international organizations, governments, and world powers that we have tasked with doing so.